Pakistani Abdul Samad Dazzles in Champions One Day Cup
In an incredible display of power hitting, Pakistan’s Abdul Samad delivered a sensational knock in the first match of the Champions One Day Cup in Faisalabad. Batting for Markhors, Samad hammered 62 runs in just 25 balls, smashing 6 sixes and 4 fours, with a staggering strike rate of 248. His brutal assault helped his team set a massive total of 347 runs.
Came at Number 7 and Changed the Game
Abdul Samad walked to the crease in the 44th over after Kamran Ghulam’s brilliant century had already set a solid foundation for the team. With only a few overs left, Samad’s arrival shifted the momentum completely. Coming in at number 7 with just 36-37 balls remaining, Samad wasted no time and began smashing the Panthers’ bowlers all over the park. His ability to hit big shots at will was on full display, particularly when he hit consecutive sixes in the 47th and 50th overs, as well as 3 back-to-back boundaries in the 48th over.
Samad’s knock gave the team the ideal finishing touch, propelling them to a huge total. He was dismissed in the final over but not before leaving a lasting impact with his quickfire innings. His aggressive batting provided a perfect ending to Markhors’ innings, proving to be a nightmare for the opposition bowlers.
Kamran Ghulam’s Century Lays the Foundation
Before Samad’s explosive knock, it was Kamran Ghulam who kept the scoreboard ticking. Coming in at number three after the dismissal of Fakhar Zaman, Ghulam played a crucial anchor role for the Markhors. He struck a fantastic century, scoring 115 runs off just 88 balls. This was Kamran Ghulam’s 7th List A century, and it came at a time when Pakistan’s regular top-order batsmen have been struggling.
His performance raised questions among fans as to why he has not been given a proper chance in the Pakistan national team. Ghulam was included in the Test squad for the series against Bangladesh, but he didn’t get the opportunity to make his debut. With consistent performances like this, it seems only a matter of time before he gets his long-awaited break at the international level.
Samad’s Heroics Highlight of the Match
While Kamran Ghulam’s century built the base, it was Abdul Samad’s furious hitting that gave Markhors the massive total of 347 runs. Samad’s aggressive style, striking at a rate of 248, was too much for the Panthers’ bowling attack, who had no answers to his power. His innings was filled with boundaries and sixes, sending the crowd into a frenzy. The way he took on the bowlers in the final overs proved his capability as a game-changer.
This innings of Abdul Samad not only helped his team put up a big total but also demonstrated his ability to handle pressure situations and play impactful knocks.
